Books like Say you're sorry by Melinda Leigh

After the devastating loss of her husband in Iraq, Morgan Dane returns to Scarlet Falls, seeking comfort in her hometown. She finds a promising career opportunity and the support of family, but her peace is shattered when a babysitter is murdered. When her neighbor’s son, Nick, is accused of the killing, Morgan cannot accept the evidence that points to him. With deep ties to Nick, she enlists the help of her friend Lance Kruger, an ex‑cop turned private investigator. Together they confront the town’s police and a zealous district attorney, delving into a complex investigation that reveals secret histories and hidden motives. As Morgan and Lance uncover unsettling truths that rock the community, they become targets of a dangerous individual lurking in plain sight, putting their lives—and the town’s safety—at stake.

First publish date: 2017